The Highlands at Harbor Springs, formerly Boyne Highlands, spreads across 435 acres (176 hectares) in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula. The base sits at 740 ft (227 m) and the top at 1,290 ft (393 m), a vertical of 540 ft (166 m). Its 55 runs split 36% beginner, 31% intermediate, 31% advanced and 2% expert, a comfortable fit for families and mixed groups. Four quad chairs, four triple chairs and two surface lifts move skiers around, a deep lift network by Midwest standards that keeps lines under control and makes lapping the mountain easy.

Heather is the signature blue run, a solid warm-up off the Heather high-speed quad, which was installed in 1990. North Challenger and Camelot offer longer intermediate descents with a consistent pitch, while MacGully and Hemlock give advanced skiers a proper challenge, particularly after fresh snow. Expert terrain is only a sliver of the trail count, so this is not a mountain for steep-seekers. The Highlands suits families, intermediates and Ikon Pass holders touring the Midwest who want organised, lift-served skiing with plenty of choice on a modest vertical.

The 2025-26 season at The Highlands at Harbor Springs ran from 6 December 2025 to 13 April 2026, a roughly eighteen-week season. Average annual snowfall of around 140 inches, supplemented by extensive snowmaking, supports this operating window across the resort's beginner-to-advanced terrain mix. Season dates can shift depending on early and late-season weather.

Midwinter, from December through February, typically brings the most reliable natural conditions to the resort's modest but varied terrain. Night skiing extends the useful ski day for the resort's Northern Michigan visitor base, a significant part of its identity as a four-season destination. As an Ikon Pass property, the resort draws visitors beyond its immediate regional catchment, with weekends and holiday periods bringing heavier crowds.

The resort's Highlands Inn and broader lodging and amenity offerings support year-round tourism to the Harbor Springs area, with skiing as the primary winter draw. School holiday periods bring significant family visitation given the resort's substantial beginner-weighted terrain. The December 2021 rebrand to The Highlands at Harbor Springs has been accompanied by continued investment from parent company Boyne Resorts.

Specific event programming beyond standard lift operations is not confirmed in available resort information. The resort's status as home to the world's first triple chairlift, installed in 1963, remains a point of historical distinction referenced throughout its marketing and identity. Its Ikon Pass access continues to bring a broader mix of destination and regional visitors through the season.